Main module: 50 Mpx, f/1.6, eq. 23mm
The LYT-808 is present here and it is not unknown, this Sony sensor actually fitted the OnePlus 12 a year ago, accompanied by comparable optics, since it was a 23 mm equivalent aperture also at f/1.6. It is therefore more on the software level than the hardware that the hoped-for improvement takes place. As always, count on the pixel-binning to obtain 12.5 Mpx images, more efficient in storage space.
In bright light, the results obtained are of good quality, and in fact very similar to those delivered by the OnePlus 12. Attention to textures is always required, the exposure is slightly better and the colors are flattering to the eye . The treatment of small elements, such as printing characters, has been careful and we only regret a little blurring around the edges of the image.
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The same remarks apply in low light. Above all, we note a fairer colorimetry thanks to a better controlled exposure, but the level of detail is approximately the same as on the OnePlus 12. Compared to models such as Pixel 9 Pro, the smoothing is more obvious.
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Mode 50 Mpx
As always, a 50 Mpx mode is offered. Although it allows easy cropping, we notice that the processing clearly lacks precision and the small patterns (the background behind the lion’s head, for example) are fanciful to say the least… It is therefore better to use the telephoto lens, even if the quality of the images provided is lower than wide-angle: it will have the advantage of not requiring significant processing time.
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Ultra wide-angle module: 50 Mpx, f/2.05, eq. 15mm
If OnePlus keeps the same equipment from one generation to the next in terms of wide-angle, the brand swaps the 48 Mpx sensor of the 12 model in favor of a 50 Mpx sensor (LYT-600). Its optics gain slightly in aperture (f/2 instead of f/2.2). The improvement is visible in several elements. The contrasts are softened, which allows the image to become more natural, while the contours of small elements are much more precisely rendered. This does not prevent the whole thing from slightly lacking in sharpness, and especially at the periphery of the image from being too blurry.
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We observe real progress between the OnePlus 12 and the OnePlus 13 when the light is lacking. The tint of the image loses its yellowish veil and the smoothing is less, which results in better readability. This is at the cost of always slightly marked contrasts, the appearance of artifacts and, inevitably, a vague periphery.
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Mode 50 Mpx
The vagaries of processing visible at wide angle are not applicable to ultra wide angle, which gains more details in 50 Mpx mode.
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Telephoto module: 50 Mpx, f/2.65, eq. 73mm
The OnePlus 13 offers the equivalent of a 3x zoom thanks to its 73mm equivalent focal length. The magnification is more or less the same as the 12, whose focal length was 70 mm. However, we are seeing improvement, especially at night. During the day, we actually notice that the colorimetry of the image is a little cold. The treatment is nevertheless effective on small elements; and even if the colors are a little faded, particularly at the periphery, and we would have appreciated a little more sharpness, the whole is harmonious.
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The rendering is much more confusing in low light and the artifacts multiply on our scene. This being said, the smoothing is much less than with the OnePlus 12 and the image is therefore a little more pleasant.
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Front module, portrait and video mode
The OnePlus 13 allows you to take detailed selfies using its 32 Mpx sensor with wide-angle optics (f/2.45). They are detailed, but it is clear that the clipping done using portrait mode tends to be a little aggressive. It’s better to play with the aperture simulations to reduce the bokeh if it cuts the hair too abruptly.
On the video side, OnePlus offers filming up to 8K at 30 fps or 4K at 60 fps, this definition constituting the maximum to benefit from additional stabilization. We appreciate the audio tuning offered in the filming settings.
